New study to uncover how sleeve gastrectomy affects gut health
NCT ID NCT07643376
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study follows 40 adults who recently had laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy for obesity. Over 6 months, researchers will measure changes in blood sugar, cholesterol, gut barrier markers, and digestive symptoms. The goal is to understand how the surgery affects gut health and metabolism, which could help improve long-term care after bariatric surgery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could help doctors better monitor and manage gut health and nutrition after weight-loss surgery, potentially reducing complications.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early observational study with only 40 participants and no control group. Results may not apply to all patients, and it does not test a new treatment.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Bursa Yıldırım Doruk Hospital
Bursa, Bursa, 16310, Turkey (Türkiye)
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